Columbia, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for their Summer, 2023 Internship Program. Up to two college students will be selected for the program, and work full time in the Columbia, Missouri office from mid-May through mid-August.

 

The program allows students to obtain training in a real world setting to develop personal, organizational, and public relations skills and experiences. A variety of duties are assigned to each intern—all with differing levels of responsibility. The MPA Internship Program is open to those who have completed at least two years (four semesters) of college courses.

 

Compensation schedules are in line with other comparable programs. The deadline for applications and three letters of recommendation is March 27, 2023.

 

The summer intern(s) will attend multiple MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit Jackpot shows and plan the fundraising auction; manage the Missouri Youth Pork Institute, Swine Health Symposium and Missouri Pork Classic Golf Tournament; attend Missouri State Fair events; and other duties as they arise.

 

To learn more about the MPA Internship Program, or to complete an application, visit http://www.mopork.com/youth/MPA-internship-program/.  You may also contact Diane Slater, director of communications, at (573) 445-8375 or send an e-mail to diane@mopork.com.

 

The Missouri Pork Association represents the state’s pork producers in the areas of promotion, research, education and public policy. For more information about this or any other programs of the Missouri Pork Association, visit www.mopork.com, or call the office at (573) 445-8375.

 

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